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As you can see, these Jalapeño Popper Chicken Burgers are oozing with flavour from top to bottom. I loved how the cream cheese lent a fluffy texture to the patties while the cheddar cheese mellowed out the jalapeño heat.
The toppings complemented the chicken burger expertly, with the fried onions lending a needed element of crunch. My spicy sauce was the ideal dressing, creating a creamy, smokey finish. And last but not least, the buttery cornbread brought all the ingredients together in utterly delicious harmony.
Light, lean, and packed with protein, you can’t go wrong with Jalapeño Popper Chicken Burgers. The perfect Summer burger, this baby looks good, tastes divine, and it’s healthy. Now that’s something worthy of a royal announcement!
Gourmet Jalapeño Popper Chicken Burgers
If you love spicy burgers, these gourmet jalapeño popper chicken burgers are a must-try. These are very easy to do so I know you'll enjoy them.
Ingredients
Burger Ingredients
- 1 pound ground chicken extra lean
- ¼ cup jalapeños diced
- ⅓ cup cheddar cheese fat-free and shredded
- 3 tablespoons cream cheese fat-free
- 1½ teaspoons garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon cilantro
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ½ teaspoon sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black peppercorn coarse
Topping Ingredients
- 4 slices Colby Jack cheese
- 1 medium jalapeños sliced
- 2 tablespoons fried onions
Spicy Sauce Ingredients
- ¾ cup sour cream reduced fat
- 3 tablespoons hot sauce
- 1 teaspoon lime juice
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
Instructions
- Bake cornbread as directed, then allow to cool. When ready, cut into medallions before setting them aside.
- Mix sour cream, hot sauce, lime juice, and chilli powder in a small bowl, stirring until smooth. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, combine ground chicken, jalapeños, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic, cilantro, onion powder, and salt and pepper, using your hands to mix ingredients thoroughly. Next, form four equally shaped patties, packing them together as tightly as possible.
- Heat grill to medium-high, then generously grease. Cook patties for 4 minutes on either side. Once cooked through, top with cheese and allow to melt before removing from heat. Plate and serve over cornbread and top with jalapeños, fried onions, and spicy sauce.
Nutrition
Calories: 454kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 31gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 170mgSodium: 914mgPotassium: 760mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 981IUVitamin C: 19mgCalcium: 328mgIron: 1mg
Did you give this recipe a whirl?We’re all ears to hear about your results!